- 190
Joseph Beuys
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Joseph Beuys
- (i) & (ii) On the Flight to America(iii) Rose für Direkte Demokratie
- (i) & (ii) signed; stamped on the reverse
(iii) signed and titled - (i) & (ii) ink on card
(iii) glass vase - (i) & (ii) 15 by 10.5cm.; 5 7/8 by 4 1/8 in.
- (iii) 36 by 10 by 10cm.; 14 1/8 by 3 7/8.
- (i) & (ii) Executed in 1974. (iii) Executed in 1973.
Provenance
Private Collection
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Acquired directly from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
(iii) Houston, The Menil Collection; London, Tate Modern, Joseph Beuys: Actions, Vitrines, Environments, 2005, p. 52, pl. 40, another example exhibited
Literature
(i) & (ii) Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 414, no. P 16, illustration of another example in colour
(iii) Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 103, no. 71, illustration of another example
Exhibition Catalogue, Kassel, Museum Friedericianum Kassel, Joseph Beuys: Documenta - Arbeit, 1993, p. 112, illustration of another example
(iii) Jörg Schellmann, Ed., Joseph Beuys: Die Multiples, Munich 1992, p. 103, no. 71, illustration of another example
Exhibition Catalogue, Kassel, Museum Friedericianum Kassel, Joseph Beuys: Documenta - Arbeit, 1993, p. 112, illustration of another example
Condition
Colour:
The colours in the catalogue illustration are fairly accurate, although the overall tonality of the red postcard is brighter and richer in the original.
Colour:
This work is in very good condition. The postcards are attached verso to the backing board in several places. Close inspection reveals some very light and superficial surface dirt as well as extremely minor wear to the test tube.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."